Quick guide to Eastern Hokkaido

For foreign visitors

What birds would you like to see in Hokkaido?
Head out on a birdwatching journey to the vast and majestic nature of Eastern Hokkaido.

Destination

Home to three national parks, two quasi-national parks, and six Ramsar sites, Eastern Hokkaido hosts various kinds of migratory birds as well as resident ones including rare species. Numerous lagoon lakes, coastal grasslands, wetlands, primeval forests and ocean with plentiful sea life offers abundant opportunities to observe a wide variety of wildlife.

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Bird Watching Season

Each season has its feature. Spring and early Summer is the time for resident species and summer migrants singing and displaying. In early spring or autumn, a great chance comes around to meet shorebirds, waterfowls and raptors passing thorough from south to north or vice versa. The winter habitants like sea eagles, sea ducks and Japanese cranes in a world of white are worth seeing.

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Design your trip

Eastern Hokkaido consists almost a half of Hokkaido mainland area and requires a careful planning to go around. Unless you plan to join fully organized tours with set dates and itinerary, it will help you to get the best of your stay to combine local expert guided tours and self-guided expeditions.

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Tailor-made Customized Tours

Our team of experts will help you to create your own customized birdwatching tours in Eastern Hokkaido.

Customized tours are;

  • For Single, couples or small groups
  • From a half day to several days
  • From 20,000yen/per person/half day
  • Fully local English spoken expert-escorted
  • Include pick-ups/drop-offs at your hotels
  • Include advices to plan your self-guiding days

Note:

Please book your accommodations by yourself. We will help to set your accommodation sites when required.

For details, please contact us